Obituaries

Dale Bailey TRENTON, Neb. — Dale Bailey, 91, of Trenton, died Thursday ( Aug. 11, 2022), at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Neb. Cremation was chosen and services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com...

David Allen Werner PALISADE, Neb. — David Allen Werner, 70, of Palisade, died Tuesday (Aug. 9, 2022), at his home. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook, Neb.

Delbert Ridenour CULBERTSON, Neb. — Delbert Ridenour, 67, of Culbertson, died Wednesday, (Aug. 10, 2022), at his home. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Dennis “DK” K. Campbell Jan. 14, 1949 - Aug. 9, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Dennis “DK” K. Campbell, age 73, of Cambridge, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Jan. 14, 1949, to Johnny and Rae Ellen (Koler) Campbell. ...

Bill Axelson Dec. 11, 1934 - June 16, 2022 DENVER, Colo. — Bill was born in McCook, Neb., and spent his childhood enjoying the freedom a small town offered. He was a first generation American, his parents had immigrated from Norway/Sweden through Ellis Island...

Beverly Ann Aschliman McCOOK, Neb. — Beverly Ann Aschliman, 64, of McCook, died Monday (Aug. 8, 2022). Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Stephen Edward Martin McCOOK, Neb. — Stephen Edward Martin, 78, of McCook, died Feb. 28, 2022, at his home in McCook. Graveside service with Military Honors is Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at the Oberlin Cemetery in Oberlin, Kan. Memorials can be given in his name for future designation to Tony Martin, 3421 East 32nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317. Online condolences can be left at www.carpenterbreland.com...

Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen GRESHAM, Ore. — Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen, 56, of Gresham, formerly of Benkelman, Neb., died Jan. 13, 2022. Graveside services are, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Brethour officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow services...

James W. Cox May 2, 1941 - May 29, 2022 SEWARD, Neb. — James W. Cox, age 81, passed away May 29, 2022, in Seward, Neb. He was born May 2, 1941, in Yuma, Colo., to James and Pearl (Chandler) Burrows. James grew up around Beaver City, Neb., and graduated from Beaver City High School in the Class of 1959. He married his wife, Julie Bruening, soon after and celebrated 63 years together...

Randal R. Emmons Oct. 1, 1961 - July 11, 2022 OXFORD, Neb. — A memorial service and celebration of life for Randal R. Emmons will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Hilltop Event Center in Oxford, with Mr. David Hunt officiating. The family requests casual attire...

Elsie Mae (Noland) Grube April 4, 1928 - Aug. 5, 2022 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Mrs. Elsie Mae (Noland) Grube, age 94, of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Kinship Pointe in McCook on Aug. 5, 2022. Elsie was born on April 4, 1928, to parents, John and Mary (Barette) Noland. She married Clifford L. Grube on Jan. 10, 1945. God gave them three children, Judy, Ellen, and Calvin...

Allan Dean Powell Aug. 2, 1943 - Aug. 2, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Allan Dean Powell was born on Aug. 2, 1943, in Decatur County, Kan., to James Monroe and Irene Faye (Jolly) Powell. He attended school in Decatur County and graduated from Norcatur High School with the Class of 1961...

Mary Ann Lemmon Ebmeier July 29, 1938 - Aug. 4, 2022 COZAD, Neb. — Mary Ann Lemmon Ebmeier, 84, passed away peacefully at Emerald Care Center in Cozad on Aug. 4, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1938, in rural Crawford, Neb., to Calvin and Florence (Cullers) Lemmon. She attended country school, riding a horse to school with her brothers...

Kory E. Kitt March 1, 1972 - July 27, 2022 SARGENT, Neb. — Kory E. Kitt, 50, of Sargent, passed from this life into the Lord’s presence Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Kory was born March 1, 1972, in Benkelman, Neb., to parents, Keith and Karla (Stock) Kitt. ...

Allan Powell NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Allan Powell, 79, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Tuesday (Aug. 2, 2022), at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Kyle Dellevoet officiating. Burial will follow services in the Lebanon Cemetery with full military honors...

Elsie Grube McCOOK, Neb. — Elsie Grube, 94, of McCook, died today (Aug. 5, 2022), at Kinship Pointe in McCook. A full obituary and service information are pending. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Glen Ernest Kirk June 14, 1936 - July 28, 2022 BELLEVILLE, Kan. — Glen Ernest Kirk died peacefully after a day of being surrounded by close family, on July 28, 2022, in Belleville, due to complications of a stroke. Glen was 86 years old. Glen Ernest Kirk, the eldest child of Ernest and Kathryn (Thompson) Kirk was born on a farm on the northeast side of Scandia, Kan., June 14, 1936. He was one of two children, his brother is Alan D. Kirk of Scandia, Kan...

Nancy (Carbaugh) Judd Feb. 6, 1951 - July 29, 2022 AUBURN, Neb. — Nancy Kay Carbaugh, one of seven children of John Edgar and Marcia (Casebolt) Carbaugh, was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Elwood, Neb.      On Dec. 13, 1967, Nancy was united in marriage to Rickey L. Judd in McCook, Neb.  They made their home in McCook and would be blessed with four children:  Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory...

Max Eugene Tomlin May 27, 1927 - July 29, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Max Eugene Tomlin, age 95 of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Indianola, Neb., on May 27, 1927, to Walter and Charlotte (Barnett) Tomlin. Max attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. 7, 1944, while still in school. He trained and worked as a radioman in the Navy and was honorably discharged on Sept. 6, 1949...

Steven Lynn Wyss Feb. 28, 1954 - July 31, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Steven Lynn Wyss, age 68, of McCook, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Steve was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to parents, Howard and Charlotte (Dailey) Wyss. Steve grew up on the family farm near Stratton, where he loved to ride motorcycles, feed the chickens, and eat watermelon. His favorite meal was hamburgers and french fries. Steve was known to snatch candy and knew where everyone kept their stash...

Patsy Lee Redfern McCOOK,Neb. — Patsy Lee Redfern, 92, of McCook, died Tuesday (July 26, 2022), at Community Hospital in McCook. Graveside services are Friday, July 29, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Danbury-Marion Cemetery with Jim Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Danbury-Marion Cemetery. Full obituary will appear upon family approval...

Cheryl Lynn Gillen July 26, 1959 - Jan. 3, 2022 HASTINGS, Neb. — Cheryl L. Gillen was born on July 26, 1959, in Denver, Colo., to parents, Dale and Helen (Corey) Gillen. She passed away from natural causes at her home in Hastings on Jan. 3, 2022, at age 64...

Robert Joseph “Bob” Ross May 12, 1953 - July 24, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Robert Joseph “Bob” Ross, 69, of Oberlin, died Sunday (July 24, 2022), at Great Plains Hospital in North Platte, Neb. He was born May 12, 1953, in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., to Robert and Wanda Ross. He married Karla Elizabeth Eiring on April 5, 1975, in Cheyenne Wells. They moved to Oberlin where he worked in the oil fields...

Sandra Kay (Wilhelm) Gotchall May 5, 1943 - March 14, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Sandra Kay (Wilhelm) Gotchall, 78, of McCook, passed away on March 14, 2022, less than a month after her husband, Bill Gotchall. Sandra was born on May 5, 1943 to the late Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. She grew up on the family farm south of McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1961...

William “Bill” L. Teel Aug. 29, 1937 - July 22, 2022 INDIANOL, Neb. — William “Bill” Teel, age 84, of Indianola, was surrounded by his family when he passed away at his home in Indianola late Friday evening, July 22, 2022. Bill was born at the family home in Frontier County to Warren A. ...

Robert Lee Craw March 19, 1935 - July 10, 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Robert Lee Craw, 87 of Colorado Springs, passed away quietly at home on July 10, 2022. He was born March 19, 1935 in Stratton, Neb., to Paul and Laura Craw. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life, Sharon K. ...

Pamela Sue Foight March 17, 1953 - July 12, 2022 MINDEN, Neb. — A memorial service for Pamela S. Foight will be Friday, July 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the McCook Christian Church in McCook, Neb., with Pastor Seth Bates officiating. Inurnment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, west of Beaver City, Neb...

Patricia Ann “Patty” Burks-Wright July 22, 1943 - July 8, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Patricia Ann “Patty” Burks-Wright died Friday, July 8, 2022, in Kearney at the age of 78.  Patty was born July 22, 1943, in Seattle, Wash.  She was raised on a dairy farm south of Stratton, Neb. She graduated from Stratton in 1961 and Kearney State College in 1965.  She taught school in Grant, where she met and married the love of her life, Vince Wright...

Devona J. Gilliland Sellers WILBUR, Neb. — Devona J. Gilliland Sellers, 86, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died Friday (July 15, 2022), at the Wilber Care Center. Private burial will be at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb. Visitation is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Neb...

Stephen “Steve” Clark Feb. 11, 1950 - July 17, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Stephen “Steve” Clark, age 72, of McCook, passed away at his home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in McCook on Feb. 11, 1950, to William “Bill” G. and Glora P. (Scott). Steve attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1968. He then attended Kearney State College for a brief time...

Devona J. Gilliland Sellers WILBUR, Neb. — Devona J. Gilliland Sellers, 86, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died Friday (July 15, 2022), at the Wilber Care Center. Private burial will be at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb. Visitation is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Neb...

Kent Archie Strayer June 23, 1949 - June 29, 2022 KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. — Kent Archie Strayer was born June 23, 1949, in McCook, Neb. He passed away alone at home June 29, 2022, in Kimberling City. He was 73 years old. Kent spent his entire young life in McCook, growing up with a plethora of siblings. ...